Three brothers arrested for stealing copper water pipes

MATTAPOISETT — Three brothers are charged with stealing copper water pipes and outdoor shower heads from unoccupied, seasonal homes in the Crescent Beach area, police said.

MATTAPOISETT — Three brothers are charged with stealing copper water pipes and outdoor shower heads from unoccupied, seasonal homes in the Crescent Beach area, police said.

Glen Bowman, 28, Alex Bowman, 40, and Kevin Bowman, 33, were arrested Sunday night by police, according to Police Chief Mary Lyons. The brothers are originally from Mattapoisett and now live in New Bedford, police said.

They are charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, receiving stolen property over $250, malicious destruction of property over $250, larceny from a building and using a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony, police said.

Lyons said police conducted a surveillance operation Sunday night, after "at least 35 unoccupied homes" were vandalized. Several sheds were also broken into and tools and small outdoor motors were stolen.

Police stopped a vehicle after seeing two men being dropped off and later picked up, the chief said. Officers found "a substantial amount" of copper pipes and shower heads in the rear passenger compartment.

Police are asking residents in the beach community to check their properties and report any thefts to the department, she said.